Fifth Avenue South to Participate in 4th Annual Small Business Saturday

Fifth Avenue South is pleased to announce that it will participate in the 4th annual Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 30. This national, widely-recognized and publicized event is designed to boost the economy while promoting independently-owned businesses around the country. Many of the locally-owned shops, galleries, and restaurants along Naples' own Main Street – Fifth Avenue South - will offer specials in support of Small Business Saturday.

Started in 2010, Small Business Saturday is a collaboration between American Express and the National Federation of Independent Business. "It started from a small idea to become a growing fixture across the nation to address small businesses' No. 1 need: more customers," said John Kabateck, NFIB's director in Sacramento, California. Last year, over 100 million people came out to shop at independently-owned small businesses on the day. Now, in its third year, Small Business Saturday will be even bigger. Communities all across the U.S. will take part in this important event.

Fifth Avenue South Business Improvement District Executive Director, Lise Sundrla, encourages Naples' residents and visitors to stop by Fifth Avenue South on Saturday, November 30. "If 1,000 people commit to spending just $100 worth of their holiday spending at a local, independent retailer, that's $100,000 we generate in sales that stays in our local economy. With 25 clothing and accessory boutiques; 25 gift and jewelry boutiques; 39 restaurants, pubs, and sweets shops; and eight art galleries along Fifth Avenue South, we're sure you will find the perfect gift for someone or everyone on your Christmas list," said Sundrla.

For more information about this program or other happenings on Fifth Avenue South, please visit www.FifthAvenueSouth.com.

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